This year, Africa became the most censorship-intensive continent across the globe, responsible for nearly 53% of the cases in 2021, says Surfshark.
The company changes its name, as it looks to expand beyond its payment business and into new technologies like blockchain.
Most South African banks struggle to swiftly respond to customer service requests online, posing reputational and regulatory risks, says BrandsEye.
The company’s board of directors unanimously appoints Parag Agrawal as CEO and a member of the board, effective immediately.
Decentralised social media platforms gain popularity, as assertive users across the globe resist online censorship and gain more control over their data.
The Independent Electoral Commission and Media Monitoring Africa partner with social media to fight disinformation in the run-up to municipal elections.
A national law enforcement agency monitors and tracks social media posts advocating for a violent nationwide shutdown today, warning they will be exposed.
By posting images of their vaccination cards on social media, people expose themselves to a broad range of cyber risks, warn security experts.
The social media platform tests a feature that allows users to shop directly from a brand's profile, as it attempts to match its rivals.
The company enforces a hateful conduct policy against content that incites fear, which has since been expanded to include content that dehumanises.
Stopping online abuse and harassment of women must be a priority, says the Web Foundation, after Facebook, Google, TikTok and Twitter commit to making their platforms safe.
The SA Social Media Landscape Report 2021 shows that close to 100% of people access social media via their mobile devices.